Boston Student Life

Life that goes well beyond the classroom

MCPHS Boston is a campus in constant motion. From the energy that fills the classes and labs to the students basking in the hum of city life right outside our front doors. And while we are the oldest institution of higher education in the city, our campus is the very definition of innovative and state-of-the-art.

Quick Facts about our Boston campus

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Student Organizations

With more than 80 student-led organizations and clubs on our Boston campus, there is a world of opportunity beyond the classroom.

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Medical and Academic Institutions

The MCPHS Boston campus is in the heart of the Longwood Medical Area, home to some of the world's leading medical institutions, colleges, and universities.

Discover the Area

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neighboring Boston-based colleges

Interested in intramural sports, performing arts, or attending fun activities? It’s all possible through the Colleges of the Fenway (COF) collaboration of five neighboring Boston-based colleges.

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News & Features

True to our vision of promoting a healthier world, we continually use our healthcare expertise to make life better for our students.

People standing at the MCPHS Student Research Conference.

‘A Fantastic Opportunity’: MCPHS Celebrates Student Research and Innovation

The MCPHS Community and the 128th Boston Marathon

A pile of letters MCPHS community members wrote to older adults.

MCPHS Community Sends Love to Older Adults One Letter at a Time

Student Life at MCPHS Boston

Living in Boston is so rewarding you may never want to leave. While attending MCPHS, you’ll explore life outside the classroom and embrace the city's many cultural attractions, sporting events, and more. The experiences you have both on and off campus will shape you personally and professionally – so live and learn by taking advantage of all the amazing things Boston has to offer.

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Upcoming Events on the Boston Campus

Check out the Cardinal Pride Portal for all things student engagement including student and department events, clubs and professional organizations, campus resources and more!

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Brittany Durning

| Director of Campus Life

"The MCPHS Community is full of passionate and inspired students, staff, and faculty. Everyone here shares the common purpose of bettering themselves and their community through their involvement inside and outside of the University."

Irene Stefanakos

| Director of Residential Living

"The Fenway neighborhood has amazing restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, and museums. There's even a park, known as the Emerald Necklace, where you can walk, run, play a game of kickball or Frisbee, or enjoy the beautiful blooms in the Kelleher Rose Garden."